Nova MM S10R-1
Nova Model S10R-1
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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1963. Family: Nova. Country: USA. Status: Study 1963.

Reusable single stage to orbit Nova using cylindrical shape, 24 CD module engines in zero-length plug nozzle. Operational date would have been June 1978.

Manufacturer: Martin. LEO Payload: 414,000 kg (912,000 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Liftoff Thrust: 133,421.600 kN (29,994,369 lbf). Total Mass: 10,966,800 kg (24,177,600 lb). Core Diameter: 24.40 m (80.00 ft). Total Length: 83.00 m (272.00 ft).

Stage Data - Nova MM S10R-1
  • Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Nova MM S10R-1. Gross Mass: 10,470,000 kg (23,080,000 lb). Empty Mass: 816,000 kg (1,798,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 160,672.000 kN (36,120,502 lbf). Isp: 454 sec. Burn time: 263 sec. Isp(sl): 377 sec. Diameter: 24.40 m (80.00 ft). Span: 32.20 m (105.60 ft). Length: 69.50 m (228.00 ft). Propellants: Lox/LH2. No Engines: 24. Engine: CD Module. Status: Study 1963. Operational date would have been June 1978. SSTO; recoverable.
Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Scala, Keith J, and Swanson, Glen E, Quest, "They Might Be Giants Part 2", Spring, 1993.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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